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TVM 722K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

28,175 mi
Last recorded28,175 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVM 722K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 28,175 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 18,687 miles

Offside Rear body mounting slightly corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,851 miles

offside sill corroded

rear body corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 7,807 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 7,747 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2015 7,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 5,156 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2014 5,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 4,849 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,294 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 99,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,678 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 96,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 90,325 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 90,325 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 96,319 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2005 96,319 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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TVM 722K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVM 722K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TVM 722K registered?

TVM 722K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 1972.

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